Known locally as “TMCC", the Tauranga Mount Motorsport Club evolved
from the three previous motorsport clubs that had been very active in the
area since 1948. These clubs conveniently divided up the sport among
themselves and existed in wonderful harmony. Tauranga Car Club looked after Circuit Racing; Mount Maunganui Car Club specialized in the Rally and
Trialing, while the third very unique club known as Bay Park Supporters Club
was focused totally on Stewarding and Marshalling.   Life in the Bay of
Plenty for motorsport enthusiasts during the period of these clubs was
idyllic. The region boasted its own 'International' Race Circuit known as
Bay Park and was the home of the popular Mount Rally.

Sadly, as a result of rising land prices and noise restrictions, Bay Park
Raceway eventually yielded and the sport diminished in popularity.  Around 1994 the combined membership of the clubs dwindled and they slipped into
recession.  A number of attempts to amalgamate the clubs failed until in
1996 a core group of motorsport enthusiasts held a meeting at a local
business premises and determined that a new club would be formed. That club became the TMMC. The founding executive was Graham Fraser, David Short and Philip King. Following negotiations with the few remaining members of the old Tauranga and Mount Maunganui Clubs, the substantial assets and trophies of those organisations were formally absorbed into the new entity.

The new club grew astonishingly quickly to almost 200 members. Much of the
credit was due to the Executive convincing members to employ a professional
Secretary / Treasurer.  Peter Cutten steered the burgeoning club through
membership growth to financial security and regular events.  Ever since,
the TMMC has enjoyed a healthy membership and regular monthly competition activities.  Sealed & Gravel Hillclimbs, Bent Sprints, Grasskanas, Trials, Clubsport races at Taupo Circuit, and an assortment of enjoyable social events are regular club activities together with invitations to other club
competitions.

The club has two principle aims - to increase motoring skills among its
members and to facilitate regular motorsport competition.  If you love
cars, driving or enjoy any motorsport activity, join us.